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I’m obsessed with this woman, and whenever Paz de la Huerta does anything I get super excited. That’s why I was shocked when I passed up this brilliant add campaign for winter 2011, was I dead? Agent Provocateur has had many spokes models, “Champagne Stars” as they are called including Kate Moss. But Paz my children, is a a match made in glamorous hot-mess heaven…

We went through a REALLY boring period in 2011 with Dubai nightlife. I mean I had more fun staring at my pinky finger than to be dragged out to one of these places. Music…boring, crowd…ugly, drinks…I’m not drunk. Whose running this Sh*t? Yawn, yawn, yawn…. And as we all know, a slew of new venues have begun to open up at the end of the year, making 2012 truly the year of haves and have nots.

Now I’m also a bit tingled to know that Dr. Sati is back on the scene, the mastermind behind some of the biggest club names that initially put Dubai on the map as a party capital. Aiming to inject life back into into scene, we got a taste of his medicine at f1 for Blue Marlin Ibiza. Hitting the shores of the UAE this spring, this one is surely going to be a monster.

So I totally woke up in my luxurious bed today only to see THIS as my eyes opened. I mean, I got the invite for the screening of Mission Impossible, but I didn’t realize it was outside my window. Mind you, I’m on the 60 something floor…

My second thought was, were we under attack??!! I lay there in my underwear, vision still a little blurry and I reached for my camera.

Then they kinda just stared at me for a while (picture above) then started wiping the window. It was all very dreamy, very Dubai. How was your morning?

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul…and don’t we usually just wanna buy everything in that window? Well now you can. Throw away those trashy contacts because now you can change your brown eyes to blue in less than twenty seconds.

A doctor in Laguna Beach, CA claims after ten years of research he can do it in a quick laser procedure. Click below to see video…

Sponsored by Absolute, Capital D Studios opened its new ultra chic warehouse space and also celebrated its anniversary in pioneering photography and media in the region. The Damouni’s played perfect hosts to their eclectic fashion crowd….and I of course had an amazing time. Looking forward to great things coming from this space.

Ten Dirham 3D glasses at the movie theater are SO POOR! Gucci has created a pair of 3D glasses so you won’t have to look like everyone, or in some peoples case, have to look at anyone. Retailing at just under 1000 Dirhams, grab your pair today!

Whats this concealer!? Because they NEED to pass it out to everyone when the lights go on at 3AM…or maybe even Friday brunch. Zombie Boy, AKA Rick Genest, AKA Nichola Formichetti’s muse for for the relaunch Muglar, AKA the Tatoo boy in Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Video, is the new spokesperson for Dermablend.

So excited for this…for the first time ever, Tom Ford opens the doors to his studio and takes us on a behind the scenes look at his life. Oprahs OWN network (do we even get that here???) starts its Visionaires series and gives us a sneak peak at this private creative genius. Here’s the trailer:

If you want more and more and more, click HERE for a few snippets from the documentary.

“I’LL EAT WHEN I’M DEAD”

So I don’t usually promote clubs unless I feel something special is happening, that or I’m completely wasted. This time I assure you its not the latter. Entering Voodoo, I was at first a bit confused, maybe caught off guard. Models on one table, society on another, fashionistas and street kids, killer music and live musical acts…was I in Dubai? How gritty, how glamorous..I kind of wanted to come again next week. All being said, Voodoo @ Media Rotana had taken all the right steps to give us something new. Lets hope they REALLY begin to bring it and give us a proper alternative to what has become a mundane Dubai club scene.

Andrej Pejic struts his stuff with a slew of other IT models to help promote the GMHC’s annual Fashion Forward fundraiser. Hosted this year by Rachel Zoe’s ex assistant, Brad Goreski, the event will take place on Nov 7th. For more info click HERE.

Emirates Woman celebrated its 30th anniversary last week at Media One Hotel. The venue was industrial chic, and the crowd was industrial HOT. Besides the fact, I have currently become OBSESSED with this magazine. From sizzling fashion editorials to smart writing…something you usually don’t always find here…. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. PS I passed out in a back of a car last weekend and lost my camera….the below is as many pictures as i could take before my hand got really tired from lugging around fat stupid embarrassing camera….

Maybe if they played this in the food court it would sell a lot more milkshakes…DON’T YOU LOVE IT? Might I add all milkshakes come with an optional hangover blocker shot called Gtox. JUST SAYING…. For more info on Kim’s arrival click HERE.

Now that the month of THINKING about the needy, and giving to the poor over, we can go back to what we do best..BUYING and TAKING! Even though I donated many thoughtful gifts to my driver, housekeeper, and dry cleaner, some people really never thought this whole giving thing through. As I was walking through the mall by the charity bin, I saw the following items donated by my fellow fabulous Dubaians to the needy…..

Designer sunglasses…there’s nothing like last seasons shades for working in that hot summer sun.

A nice array of DVDs including a full season of friends…what are those plastic things on the bottom?

Boxed perfume gift sets galore! poor people smell!

Face steamers and hair straighteners….for all that frizz, grit, and grime.

Who needs encyclopedias…last but not least, some intellectual beach reading. In conclusion, when sometimes there’s little light at the end of the tunnel for some folks, its the small comforts in life that can really keep them going…keep on giving Dubai.

OMG I kind of have a feeling on who its going to be. And if its going to be this designer ITS GOING TO BE HUGE. I will go into fashion convulsions. H&M has collaborated with the likes of Lanvin (last year) Stella McCartney, Cavalli, and Viktor & Rolf. The next designer being announced on the 21st of JUNE is anyone’s guess! Anyways , first person to email me the correct designer name will win a free gift from the new designer collection. SEND YOUR GUESS TO INFO@LASTNITEINDUBAI.COM WITH YOUR NAME, CONTACTS, AND NAME OF DESIGNER. DO IT NOW. Below is last years Lanvin for H&M designer Alber Elbaz discussing how fashion is like fruit…LOVE HIM.

REMEMBER ONLY THE FIRST RIGHT ANSWER WINS. SEND ALL GUESSES TO INFO@LASTNITEINDUBAI.COM (DIRTY PICTURES ALLOWED..THANKS)

Fashion always needs an injection of youth every now and then to maintain its relevance and with a slew of new and young blood at most major design houses no one has done it better than Givenchy’s Ricardo Tisci. Shot here by Steven Klein for Interview Magazine

Rabid dogs are SO chic. OBSESSSED with the above. Check out the question answer session conducted by none other then nose fueled Donatella Versace, where Tisci describes his love of women, his love of — and his love of, well, Donatella. Click HERE for the full article.

Ok normally I would NEVER EVER post the below as it will only encourage these people but I thought you should know as fellow Dubaians. Your Mr. Dubai has been crowned. Apparently 19 contestants competed for this lucritive position, with prize money of *drum roll please* ……. 5000 AED (1,300 USD) grand prize. I didn’t bother reading the rest so not sure what else was involved but if your dying to know click HERE.

Check out the poser in the green, he looks like a winner… The contest claimed “20 able bodied Dubai men will strut their stuff for the final round.”

Did you guys even know this was going on?? Some type of final dance off.

Who are these judges? Why didn’t anyone call me.

It was a real NAILBITER, these were the finalists…

photos courtesy of Gulf News

The winner…He wanted world peace and is an aspiring Bollywood actor. Someone definitely lied to the poor guy. As a closing statement I’d like to add this…Dubai is a cosmopolitan metropolis of wealth, fashion, and travel for the region. It is now on the world stage as a destination and a city to be reckoned with. Does the above really make us proud? For more on this story click HERE.

So I was perusing through the shelves at Tom Ford in Dubai Mall yesterday…doing the regular… trying on the bow ties, checking out the sun glasses, carrying the crocodile bags and then i saw THESE! I went into shoe convulsions. Made only for a true boss b*tch and no one else. SOMEONE needs to set them free……

ADOOOOORE Daphne Guinness! Before there was GAGA, it was Daphne blazing up the scene with eccentric fashions and ankle breaking shoes….here’s her getting ready for the Met Ball in the Barney’s New York window….TRUE GLAMOUR

For an inspiring and intimate look into Daphne Guinness’s world and her fashion armour, watch this NOW.

If there’s one thing that MORTIFIES me more than socks and sandals, its getting OLD. But lets face it, we are all boarded onto that flight, whether its economy or first class. If there’s anything that gives me hope, its this video below. I LOVE THESE WOMEN! TRUE FASHION WISDOM….Take heed young ones.

It was one of those weekends that started on Wednesday, and not sure when exactly it ended. Let’s just say by the time I got to Image Nation’s 1st Anniversary Party at Benkay on Friday, the new hot spot on the 49th floor of the JAL Hotel, there were a LOT of pictures of the floor in my camera. Nevertheless I do remember the music to be absolutely AMAZING as the dance floor was on fire, and the crowd beautiful and JUST RIGHT! Image Nation has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. Congrats Ayman and Dipesh. Here are a few pictures I salvaged.

I had just flown into town and I was so NOT up for going to another party…but it was Puspa’s birthday and she, by far is one of my favorite superficialites in town. So I put on my mask hand delivered by one of Puspa’s minions, had a shot of tequila and was ready to go.The party itself was STUNNING with a warehouse in Al-Qouz transformed into a sultry venetian set from the likes of Phantom of the Opera. I LOVED….

The invite and directions to a secret location…

Nina

This trio(other guy wasn’t so photogenic) ROCKED the place for an hour before the DJ started. Blew me away..AMAZING.

Minal and Kiran

What’s a party without massive gold Lady Gaga platforms. Tareq shows you how its done.

I seriously CAN’T with her anymore…I would rather be caught dead in Carefour buying shoes than to be seen at Ibn Battuta Mall at the Paris Hilton Store. I miss the old Paris that would stumble out of clubs drunk and say dumb and funny things on the red carpet. Now shes just a big fat/skinny corporate machine. BORED with it. We want Nicole Richie…

So what if her website is full of pictures of herself, she’s HOT….and she can. Sizzling regional designer Tamara Al Gabanni launched her first collection at Prive with a refreshing show. Models walked down stairs to the club and through a super chic crowd seated at tables studded with martinis and mini cupcakes. Drawing from the Grecian goddesses, Gabbani decadently draped her models effortlessly with fabrics and styles fit for any ultra lux party.

Nina in a Tamara dress…

Mina

Noell

Slava

Tareq

Manuel

Ahmed and Ahmed…

Helen

Mo Asma and some other friend…

Radhicka

Tamara

Don’t look for for any of these dresses on the racks anytime soon, the entire collection was SOLD OUT before it was even shown….. www.tamaraalgabbani.com

Can someone please CALL me and tell me who THIS is? PLEASE? I just want to let her know that her faux crocodile skin bag under her plastic hangers with her Versace Jeans is faux python. Oh and those watches… the 1990′s just BBM’d me, it wants its wardrobe back. I also want to let her know that Sanctuary is NOT a place to be seen at, let alone throw a “mega” birthday bash at.This thing is painfully comedic, you’ll want to watch every last drop. Its so vulgar I’m beginning to like her. The only thing that redeems this self proclaimed IT girl is her looks….

Grazia hosted its 5th annual style awards last week at the Ritz Carlton to toast the local fashion industry. Our blog of course was not nominated…BUT THEN AGAIN, why not give the little people a chance? Fashions, haves, have nots, and must haves were in full force making for delightful night, which of course ended at small after hours at mine. For the full list of winners click HERE.

Known as one of the top ten most influential people in fashion, Lastniteindubai is OBSESSED with the Anna Dello Russo, fashion director of Vogue Nippon. If you don’t know what that is, go vomit and get thinner.

Her glamour gives me a stomach ache…

Anna in Lanvin haute couture. She is known to do 3-4 changes a day during fashion weeks. OBSESSED.

Shutting it DOWN and getting ready for the French Vogue’s 90th anniversary masked ball.

Anna gives us a tour of her home away from home, the Ritz Carlton, and her EXTENSIVE wardrobe for fashion week. For tips from her on how to pack your ultra lux wardrobe, click here.

Creator of the regions most popular and internationally read music blog LOFT965, this travelite (a type of travel socialite) launches the ultimate travel site, FLIGHT965. Covering everything from chic to the eclectic, FLIGHT965 offers all for the jaded jet setter. There are play lists for travel, exotic foods to taste, gadgets to play with on your jet, and where exactly to check in.

How convenient is this for those without hired help? The gadget section is one of favorites. Well anything to do with buying something for myself is a favorite.

How crisp and fresh…don’t you just want to run out to the store and buy a bottle? A really big one to bathe in? Or better yet don’t you want to see the rest of this add without it being cut off!? Simple, go here and type in Neroli Portofino. Can this website be anymore interactive?

I actually did the above a couple weekends ago in Istanbul…IN OTHER TOM FORD NEWS, the designer releases his ESSENTIALS LIST. A document ALL should print out and LIVE by. I cannot stress how important this is…

Moving into a new space anytime soon? Gain some inspiration and wander into the dark side. Check out international woman of mystery Cindy Gallop’s slick yet eclectic 3,500 square foot all lacquered pad.

So I haven’t posted in a while, SHOOT ME…..with my own camera. I was just completely bored with everything…too much effort, too much exertion, too much champagne, not enough beautiful people. I had had my fill. I fell to certain depths where I found myself sipping a martini at Armani, a group huddled together even asked me to snap their pix, happy faces, peace signs and all. I looked at at them for about ten seconds, then looked the other way. It was VERY unbecoming. I felt very sorry for them. People please do not EVER ask me to take a group picture. I went abroad for a couple of weekends, I thumbed through fashion mags while sipping my whiskey on the rocks, I would pass out next to my pool, it was all very rejuvenating. Now Lastniteindubai is back…and probably with a vengeance.

I got a message from Vesna who had been stuck in India for the last 10 days…her and Liza were celebrating their birthdays together…the theme: PAJAMA/LINGERIE pool party on the BEACH. I think it was time for her to get back home. I was confused, yet I dug out my 70′s Dior robe, silk pajamas, and a box of cigars. The party of course did take place in all its glory, squirt guns and all. It was a wild, wild affair…with most pictures I could never post. Happy birthday Liza and Vesna.

Can someone PLEASE tell me what happened to Dubai Fashion Week??? The line up was great, the catwalks were average, but the venue and setup?? I walked into the place and it was like a horrible trade show gone wrong. There where strange booths selling arts and crafts and the whole place was lit by……………..FLUORESCENT LIGHTING. I looked down the isle and was caught off guard, Mercedes Benz is sponsoring Dubai Fashion Week? How Bryant Park…..

it

Upon closer inspection….

Then I saw the second sponsors…blow dryers! Enough was enough….I quickly walked to the HSY show(in the next post), the only show I attended, which by the way was amazing as usual. As for Dubai Fashion Week, it needs SERIOUS peroxide. Especially since RUMOR has it, a very BIG contender will be entering the scene this fall….

HSY shut it down at Dubai Fashion Week showcasing his Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection. This was the only show I attended as he really knows how to put on a show, pull in the hottest crowd, and of course leave me wanting EVERY SINGLE menswear piece.

Lastniteindubai is OBSESSED with Michael Cinco. One of the creme de la creme of the couture Filipino posse that Dubai has cultivated, Cinco’s pieces are to die for.

Recently featured on America’s Next Top Model (video below), Cinco dresses the competeing models for a shoot with Nigel barker. Tyra was so impressed she has asked Cinco to work on 5 looks for her upcoming book….Here are a few photos from his studio…

MOVE b**ches…this is what I’m wearing to the races…

Shutting it down on all levels..

GENIUS GENIUS safety pin work…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKN11BOnV-A&feature=player_embedded

At .59 seconds….DON’T YOU LOVE HIM? Click MICHAEL CINCO’s website for more, and catch him before he’s way to famous to talk to YOU.

The world lost one of its last truly classic Hollywood stars today at the age of 79. An unforgettable woman, and legendary movie star, she was an advocate for many humanitarian causes, and an adamant supporter of AIDS research helping to start up amfAR as well as her own organization, The Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation . A WO MANIZER in her own right, She was an empowered woman marrying 7 times. She knew what she wanted and didn’t care….and we all LOVED her for it. Her presence will be missed.

This is absolutely kind of HOT….I almost died and went into fashion spasms as I saw THESE! Twenty-five year old accessory designer Joji Kojimaha just launched his AW 2011 collection and I WANT EVERY piece…one for each member of my entourage. Obviously not for everyone, just those that can pull it off…

A little Spanish lesson for you this morning. Super model Anja Rubik is well accompanied in the latest March 2011 cover story of Vogue Spain named “Anja Y Sus Chicos”. Go find yourself a copy, TRUST ME…

“16 People” is a unique collaboration between The Emperor 1688 and Saks 5th Avenue celebrating 16 of the most inspirational personalities that have influenced the designers’ collection this season. The exhibition will reveal the limited edition portraits of these individuals photographed by the designers Babak, Farhan, and Haman Golkar as well as a preview of their Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The event takes place at Saks 5th Avenue in Burjuman, this Wednesday March 16th from 7:30-930. The individuals will include: THE JOURNALIST, THE DANCER, THE FIGHTER, THE ACTOR, THE BUYER, THE FATHER, THE SAINT ,THE VISIONARY, THE COMEDIAN, THE COLLECTOR, THE LADY, THE MODEL, THE BLOGGER, THE PRESENTER, THE DJ, and THE PROFESSOR. Make sure to check it out!

I love Vanity Fair but not TODAY. Why you ask, because it has allowed someone to print such a bias and sensationalized article on our beloved glittering Dubai. Yes, one or two points are valid. For the most part, the article is thickly layered with stereo types and gooey unsupported data by a writer that seems to have spent most of his time in a disenchanted taxi lost in a dust storm on its way to the Dubai World Cup. One of the best stories in the article “man arrested for farting near a woman,” I mean really Vanity Fair? LAME LAME LAME. Second best line in the article “And if you ever wondered what money would look like if it were left to its own devices, it’s Dubai.” …..OBVIOUSLY….don’t hate our glamour. I wouldn’t normally post a link to an article like this…but then again, curiosity killed the cat. Click HERE

Coming up on HARD TIMES? Invest in Maison Martin Margiela’s latest accessories made out of wood from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.The wallets are one of several accessories available in dark or light wooden colors with matching leather interiors. Get it HERE.

DIE! Can’t you see yourself in that beige Chanel catsuit on a vintage Ducati racing through the sands of Dubai? A MUST HAVE…teaser from the the new video being released with Keira Knightley in full next week…

Saks 5th Avenue in conjunction with Image Nation hosted there most fabulous runway show yet right under the gates of DIFC. For highlights of the red carpet, check out the RVN website. With a great ambiance, we chatted, we laughed, we cried, we danced..then passed out in the private room at Zuma….

Wallpaper Magazine’s City Short series takes us through Chandelier Creative owner Richard Christiansen’s perfect day in NYC , documenting all his favorite spots with a sneak peek at his eccentric Soho office.

Last week was absolute DEBOUCH! I think I slept 9 hours.. the WHOLE WEEK. In between the parties, yachts, and after after parties, I feel an itch in my liver and a tickle in my kidneys. Its total detox and diet time…. I’ve locked my self up in the house for three days and stuffed my fridge from the organic supermarket. I see the glittery gold bottles of champagne behind the wheat bread and heads of lettuce I plan on eating. I’VE BEEN PACING BACK AND FORTH STARING AT THE CEILING NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF. GO OUT? I CANT DRINK…STAY HOME AND SLEEP AGAIN, AT THE POTENTIAL RISK OF GETTING FAT? This is all so confusing. What do regular people do all day???

I shouldn’t really call him a rising star as he is about to explode as a style supernova….Check out this interview discussing the woman he designs for and how he feels about Karl Lagerfeld calling him the heir to take over at Chanel….

Desert Fish Magazine, the brainchild of Shub Qureshi and fashion photographer Peter Richweisz inaugurated their brand spanking new space with an unforgettable party. There was no pretension, which I don’t mind in Dubai when i just want to let my non-existent hair down. Just pure unadulterated fun, fashion, and rock and roll. One of those parties in a massive warehouse you see in the movies, except in Al-Qouz. A scene only Desert Fish could put together….

Known as a gallery in print,VISIONAIREis an art and fashion publication that has come out in limited editions three times a year since spring 1991. Each issue has a theme around which artists, designers, photographers, and others guests edit the publication. It has also spawned two younger magazines, V Magazine, and Vman. Contributors have included Tama Janowitz, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Stephane Sednaoui and Karl Lagerfeld to name just a few. KNOW IT, as it looks very chic on your coffee table…

The couture of magazines, Visionaire is sold at $295 per issue. However, collectors are said to pay up to $5,000 for hard-to-find issues such as No. 18, which came in its own Louis Vuitton portfolio case.

Last week we descended upon Mahesh and Rekha Tourani’s anniversary party at their Emirates Hills estate. Though there were several other events that day (nothing as fabulous), this WAS where the real party was at with two of the most decadent and gracious hosts in Dubai. From the deluxe cream of Dubai to Bollywood fashion royalty, everyone celebrated this unforgettable couple, partying into the sunset…

Summer is just a couple weeks away in Dubai…do I need any better excuse to post this burning hot editorial? Renowned photographer Matthias Vriens-McGrath teams up with stylist Timothy Reukauf to shoot “Heiss-Zeit” (Hot-Times) for the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of Stern magazine on location in Rio. (clickable for high-res)

John Galliano releases his first public statement and is headed to rehab. Click HERE to read it. Heads at Dior have been trying to get rid of her for a while, but they didn’t have to orchestrate such a big scandal to do so? People in that video talking to Galliano that night didn’t really sound offended or even upset by his verbal aggression, they actually sounded amused and were laughing. If I was drunk and being harassed by ugly people, I would have probably acted the same mindless way in JOKE. Someone that is responsible for such FIERCENESS as the below, can easily be forgiven….

STATEMENT:

“Since the events of last Thursday evening I have not been able to make any public comment on what took place based upon advice from my French lawyer. However, given the continuing delays at the French Prosecutor’s Office I should make my position clear.

I completely deny the claims made against me and have fully co-operated with the Police investigation.

A number of independent witnesses have given evidence and have told the Police that I was subjected to verbal harassment and an unprovoked assault when an individual tried to hit me with a chair having taken violent exception to my look and my clothing. For these reasons I have commenced proceedings for defamation and the threats made against me.

However, I fully accept that the accusations made against me have greatly shocked and upset people.

I must take responsibility for the circumstances in which I found myself and for allowing myself to be seen to be behaving in the worst possible light. I only have myself to blame and I know that I must face up to my own failures and that I must work hard to gain people’s understanding and compassion. To start this process I am seeking help and all I can hope for in time is to address the personal failure which led to these circumstances and try and earn people’s forgiveness.

I have fought my entire life against prejudice, intolerance and discrimination having been subjected to it myself. In all my work my inspiration has been to unite people of every race, creed, religion and sexuality by celebrating their cultural and ethnic diversity through fashion. That remains my guiding light.

Anti-Semitism and racism have no part in our society. I unreservedly apologise for my behaviour in causing any offence.”

Apple finally releases its second generation iPad, something many have been holding out for. I personally have one, but they are great to have MORE lying around the house to peruse pictures and read magazines on. Thinner, lighter, and with two cameras, Apple has added everything that was missing in the first.

I’m sure you’ll be able to get it in Dubai for DOUBLE the price starting March 10th…small price to pay for having it FIRST. For more info click HERE.

Because we’re all about the glamour, check out the most EXCLUSIVE Oscars after party hosted by Vanity Fair. With a red carpet drenched with stars like Madonna, Tom Ford and everyone else that matters, this party is always IT.

This video TOTALLY makes up for the mediocre song. I’m GAGA gagging over every second of the visual kaleidoscope directed by Nick Knight. Loving the ode to Michael Jackson and Madonna at the end… Check it don’t wreck it….

Ahlan Magazine launched its Hot 100 issue with a sizzling party to highlight its nominees. Consisting of trendsetters, entrepreneurs, activists, and pioneers, the list spotlighted many new faces, a refreshing change, and moi of course! For the entire list, check out AHLAN LIVE, or download the issue on your ipad HERE!

Tala Samman, one of our favorites for the night, takes over the reigns from Mommy…

Wonho and Nina

A fantasy piece by Ezra

Wonka’s glass elevator transporting guests to the chocolate factory

The rooftop at the Meydan Race track and hotel.

All nominees had canvases displayed for all to admire…

Isabelle in a very sultry Essa…

Rekha draped in a sari, does ANYTHING look bad on this woman???

Don’t we all dream of a dress like this, standing on top of a convertible, as this fabulosity flies in the wind leaving all in sheer jealousy and awe? Wait did I just replay a scene from Priscilla Queen of the Desert?

Jimmy

Nominee Saif Zarouni and Danni Blaker. Check his new site YADIG here, a user based guide for all things hot in the region.

Anupa Vara

Nisha Jagtiani and Tariq Edrees

Rania Sahra

Diya Ajit

Faye James

The smoking jacket

Fashion designer Tom Rebl and partner Christian

This woman is clearly way too small to be dancing with this man…

Helen De Oliveira Carvalho

So I’m snapping away and dare I say someone HANDS me!!! Ok….FIRST of all your paid to look cute and hand those bags out…. SECOND attitude is not in the job description, your name’s not Naomi Campbell, THIRD white flats?

For over 30 years ABSOLUT has collaborated with some of the greatest artists of our time, and today the ABSOLUT Art Collection comprises more than 800 works. An exclusive exhibition and coctail party with some of the finest pieces will be held for the FIRST time in Dubai on February 28, 2011. For more info click HERE. Don’t miss it….

If Splash can do one thing, its BRINGING IT ON. After each show, in conjunction with BRAG, they throw down a party like no other in this town…and I love every second of it. From what I can remember anyway. An open bar for like 3000 people all night long, and a “heavenly white” theme promoting peace and love, you couldn’t really ask for anything more…

Amy Winehouse didn’t disappoint singing a whole six songs followed by an array of spectacular fireworks. Hey we needed to get some value for those 1000 dirham tickets.The show included everything from sporadic face twitches to Amy trying to pull her finger nails out on stage. She even forgot her own lyrics, what a HOT MESS! We loved every second of it. Photo courtesy of Naz

I was really looking forward to this…but after first listen, its really a track trying too hard to be an anthem when its NOT. With lines like “you’re Lebanese, you’re orient” and ” don’t be a drag, be a queen” is all very I want to click NEXT. I was definitely not born that way… sounds more like an over produced 80′s track mixed in with a little ” Express Yourself “by Madonna. Releasing in a couple of hours, you can listen to GAGA’s new single HERE. Lets hope the rest of the album is BETTER!

My thoughts exactly at this moment laying hungover (both senses of the word) in bed at the end of this weekend. Apparently its already Tuesday. “Work” days go by so quickly in our glittering little city as weekend eve, Thursday rolls around again. Its times like these that I LOVE all your emails and messages…. so keep laying it on me (info@lastniteindubai.com) In my drunken debauchery I have lost the wires that connect my camera to my laptop, so I cannot fulfill your appetites with the buttery goodness of my photos…come to think of it, I’ve also broken four cameras in the process. But hey, I’m in it for the love of the game. AREN’T WE ALL? More deliciousness coming as soon as I get rewired.

People, line up for fashion MAYHEM! For the first time in 17 years, homegrown international designer ESSA does the unthinkable…SALE! Check out some if his last collections shot backstage HERE. Couture dresses, bags, gowns I could roll in it for days. If you don’t attend fabulously decadent glamorous parties, don’t even bother going…because thats what this stuff is….and then some. Anyway this 3 day extravaganza is located in the discreet art district of Al-Qouz, where no one will know you paid a dropped 90 percent price for something you will look a billion bucks in. GO or die in regret.

Has anyone been to this little restaurant right above Bloomingdale’s on the third floor? I don’t mean to sound fat but if you haven’t, GO NOW and order the carrot cake. I totally wanted to throw it up so I could order it again…

They say we tend to relate to images that we see ourselves in, and I can TOTALLY relate to Alessandra Ambrosio sitting in that chair with a complete spaced out stare of boredom with the world. Can you lament any more glamorosity? We are obsessed with her…

Oh yea, and then there’s the below…

The rest is worth checking out…click ahead to see ALL of them…including a little live action clip.

Eww…we just turned thirty. In our market segment this means 50. People STOP telling me that your 30s are when you finally know what you want…I knew what I wanted when I was 6, except now I can just purchase it online. I know what I DON’T want, and that is making extra trips to Dr. Troy in Jumeirah for injections in my face and a refill on my prescriptions.

Anyways we sent out a notice that NOTHING special need be planned for this milestone, yet we were still inundated with lovely gifts like round trips to RIO and midnight cake cutting ceremonies in art infested apartments. Here’s a quick recap of the week, all of which was UNPLANNED…PS thank you ALL for the amazing gifts and wishes.

This is so deadly and chic I want to slit my wrists…Gareth Pugh’s videos get better by the season. With a collection inspired by Florentine opulence and religious iconography the imagery is literally to die for.

The worlds highest restaurant grill and lounge At.mosphere opens at our beloved Burj Khalifa…At 442 metres (1,350 feet) high on the 122nd floor, it is only accessible by private elevator. How glamorous, how A-list. A single meal will set you back around AED 350, while an appetizer around AED 180, but who cares! Your on top of the world. Stay tuned for the restaurant review in our new feature, BITE ME. I’ve heard the view is to die for and so is the fois gras…

OMG! i want to roll around in it and DIE! The glamouristic perfection, the chic-ness..Tom Ford is a BEAST! The high priestess Anna Wintour, Juliane Moore, Terry Richards shooting, Beyonce, Daphine Guiness, a slew of top models, even Richard Buckly…all so quaint, yet so unattainable.WATCH IT!!

Remember in high school when Calvin Klein was really cool and gritty, and childlike models were used in overt positions. Or if you’re really old, you’ll remember Brook Shields with the popular phrase, “nothing comes between me and my Calvins” plastered all over time square. The video above really isnt pushing any envelopes but its ultra chic and maybe i’m beginning to like the CK again….Plus that house is a MUST HAVE…

Did I ever mention how much I love Raza Beig? His parties are delicious in every which way… Don’t hate yourself if you’ve never been, actually hate yourself a little bit. Anyway the CEO, as we will now refer to him threw a magical little escapade at his villa on the palm for the former Miss Universe LARA DUTTA and all of her bollywood girlfriends, 12 to be exact. Partying early into the morning, we didn’t end up leaving until the sun was almost coming up over the Atlantis. What a fabulous time, in true CEO fashion. We couldn’t have asked for anything more….

We are totally OBSESSED with byKAL Fur designs ‘Truly Vintage’ line. With the cold winter and all, there’s nothing like a nice Bourgeoisian Sable to meet the commoners . I don’t care what anyone says, fur is IN! People please don’t PETA email us…this stuff is redesigned, chic, and HOT and should I say very affordable? We want ALL of them for our next trip to Gstaad…or maybe just down the street.

Don’t you wanna die in it? A one off Silver Fox, each piece customized individually at byKAL Studio.

A must have for a true Boss B*tch’s closet…

Obviously by appointment only…CONTACT byKAL Design for a full viewing of the limited edition of furs. byKAL@mail.com +97150 919 3409

Splash launched its ultra exclusive 2011 Calendar at the Royal Mirage and anything that Spalsh does in collaboration with Brag doesn’t disappoint. The theme was black and white and the event was anything but. The party was a fabulously eccentric with mix of fashionistas and superficialites which was a sniff of fresh air for the new year. The Royal Mirage grew absolutely electric as the night grew on….

Britney’s first single has leaked “Hold It against Me.” Give it a couple listens and your totally gonna want it. Shes definitely going to smash more than a few windshields with this album. Made my workers do a dance off starting at 2 minutes 10seconds, hot! Click ahead to listen!

Look how futuristic! 9H Pod Hotel’s are about to launch in 55 locations, all over Japan. Its really cool, minimalist, and everything but i’m totally glad i’m not Japanese…imagine checking into a pod just so you can get some sleep…robot central!

So I receive this package in the mail from Mr Raza Beig. It turned out to be their limited edition 2011 calendar shot by Tejal Patni. Only 300 are in print and I got one…This thing was huge, covered half my bed…very cool…

Im not going to show you all of the pix because it wouldn’t make it very exclusive would it…but im sure you will be able to see them at the store. Pictures from the Launch party coming soon!

For those of you that were indoors, this is what was happening OUTSIDE… Only Dubai can bring it on like this! The old man at the end needs to shutup and stop spoiling everyones fun….video starts at .30 seconds

Check out Mangano‘s full( well not all of it as some CANNOT be posted) campaign by the talented Maurizio Momtani. Click below to see the full collection. Don’t you wanna be it? Featuring the late model Charles Deveo who just died last week in a surfing accident. Really shows you how short life can be and to live it up…

I LOVE the new adds for the just opened Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. With decadent glamorous old Hollywood debauchery vibe, this place seems right up our alley. The hotel has already become a hit with a no holds bar attitude, chic restaurants and bars, vibrant art spaces, and of course the infamous Vegas pool cabanas.I’m so bored with tacky carpeted family hotels, can we build some of these here?

So we were a bit late which means we were just in time. Everyone was already hot and bothered and the place was electric. I absolutely LOVE events by BRAG and as usual they didn’t disappointment. The new to Dubai venue “Loft Space” at the Media One Hotel was used to throw the launch of Puma’s Creative Factory where brand ambassadors from the region were given their own sneakers to design. Check video out here.

So the 48 hour champagne diet didn’t really work…i’m currently bed ridden with constant trips to the bathroom to make out with the toilet. Not chic at all…or is it? There are several parties to attend tonight and hopefully ill manage. Here are a couple tips if your in the same situation and need a quick and easy recovery.

My side table consists of the following:

Lots and lots of MINERAL water

Soup (after everything has cleared)

Remote control (for anything in the room that can be controlled by one finger)

Buzzer for the house keeper

Gaviscon (the best for that nasty alcoholic heart burn)

Jelly Babies (to keep your sugar level up)

Secondly keep everything nice and comfy, and items easily accessible. Make sure to spray your self before leaving the bathroom. I prefer Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather. Its so homely:

Maybe i did lose some kilos. If you see me tonight know i’m not fully functioning.

I’m on a 48 hour champagne diet! Moët & Chandon celebrated cinema for the Dubai Film Festival. I’m not sure how I was delivered home in the morning but the party was hot! The crowd was sexy, great music, and enough champs for even Linsday Lohan. I woke up in the morning with a black Moet band on my hand with little white writing….it read “BE FABULOUS” and it was.

Björk teams up with fashion filmmaker Nick Knight his visual tribute called “To Lee, With Love, Nick.” Watching this film is almost like swallowing a hallucinogenic McQueen pill and then getting high on his legendary pieces.

Terry Richardson shoots for French Vogue and Tom Ford. Elegantly titled “P*ssy West”, how could you go wrong? Here’s a small glimpse.Don’t you love it?

Dec 08, 2010

So we were a bit slow on the posts due to the move into our new palatial estate, and we are so not the type to hang out at cyber cafes to do our little updates… but its all better now. The net is now ready to go and we are back on the prowl . Here’s a little Max Mara Fall 2010 to get you in the festive party spirit in “Lets go Party”

Though it was two weeks ago, I still had to post it as it was a majorly hot event. Taking place at chic space that is Capital D Studio, Kiehl’s launched its midnight recovery serum. How appropriate for Dubai, as we all need to dab this lotion potion on after a Dubai night.I swear by their products as any visitor to my illustrious bathroom would know. Not to mention the photo exhibition by Ayaad Damouni “At the Stroke of Midnight” which was on display and up for auction for the Make A Wish Foundation. Even famed jewelry designer De Grisogono and entourage showed up. It was another hot event by Image Nation.

Don’t you love when you can buy a case for something that costs more than the actual thing its carrying? Check out this leather Dior case for the iPad… tres chic. Selling at AED 3200, sometimes one must treat themselves to the simple things in life, and why else… because you can.

I love playing dress up…and play time was at the ever fabulous Fitri Hay’s birthday bash in Emirates Hills. With a never ending red carpet, paparazzi , funky jazz, 20′s dancers and skinny models smoking out of cigarette holders…it was a roaring good time. The illuminated dance floor was burning all night with tap shoes and stilettos while others puffed cigars at the bar. The crowd was A-list and gorgeous, and the music so chic. We loved it all!

Rami Farook’s gallery Traffic has relocated to Al Qouz (a very convenient section of it) and it didn’t cease to impress. The massive space debut works by Hesam Rahmanian along with Rami’s private collection which was on display. The opening had the who’s who of Dubai’s art scene along with a performance by concious Arab hip hop artist Narcicyst . I wont reveal too much as i’ll leave it to you to go and check it out. It is defiantely worth the trip.

Don’t you wanna die? Mr. Ford as he likes to be called now returns after a six year hiatus doing what he does best, womenswear. Check out this exclusive interview from Vogue. PS is it me or did someone just get new hair…

What an absolutely insane line-up! There will be more celebrities, performers, parties, and concerts in one weekend descending in the Emirates then most places have all year. The Abu Dhabi F1 weekend starting tomorrow is ready to rev up its massive engine. Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Sarah Mclachlan , Sugababes, Sean Paul, Haifa Wehbe, Pitbul, Alesha Dixon, Kelis, Kelly Roland, Eric Morillo, and Prince are just to name a few! Not to mention the races themselves….recession anyone? For a full schedule and break down read on…..

GO BECAUSE: You can stare in wonder at works of internationally-acclaimed painters, photographers and sculptors including Olivia Davis, Art Rotando, Ian Cook, Colin Carter and David Hyde. A section of the exhibition will be dedicated to Formula One.

November 11

Beats on the BeachIn this order catch Sho? from the UAE, Kamal Mussalam of Kuwait, the famous Lebanese singer Rola Sa’ad, The Beat from the UK, Melhem Zein of Lebanon and Grammy Award-winning Sean Paul.Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche, 7-11.30pmFree entry

Beats on the Beach
Catch Beat Antenna — from the UK originally but voted best rock band in Dubai last year, singer Sophie Ellis Bextor, American Fabolous and Haifa Wehbe, Lebanon’s queen of pop.Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche, 7-11.30pmFree entry

Mastering Motorsport
Community outreach programme bringing together Formula One experts from around the world to inspire, educate and inform students across the UAE. From medicine and fitness to business and sponsorship, the programme will give a unique insight into the world of motorsport.Where: Yas Marina Circuit, November 12-13
Visit www.yasalam.ae for more information and to book.

Etoile
Jessica and Ashley Simpson will host the party, so it’s definitely one for the girls. Look out for a surprise performance by a double Grammy Award-nominated artist who’s already in town.Where: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, 10pm until lateFree entry

Beats on the Beach
Catch local boys Absolace, Cyrine Abdel Noor of Lebanon, all American Easy Star All Stars and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kelis, followed by Lebanese Fares Karam.Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche, 7-11.30pmFree entry

The official F1 FanZone
An exciting Formula One-themed entertainment, which allows everyone to celebrate this year’s Grand Prix. Kids’ zone, modern and classic car displays, giant F1 helmet painting, game simulators, a kids’ driving school and remote control car racing. You can learn all about F1 cars, watch classic motorsport documentaries, enjoy live music throughout the day and night and meet the drivers at special autograph sessions.Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche, 5pm-12am on weekdays and 2pm-1am on Friday and SaturdayFree entry

Allure Night Club
An exclusive DJ set by Colombian-American Erick Morillo, best known for the hit I Like To Move It, which he produced under the pseudonym Reel 2 Reel. Morillo officially launches Allure by Cipriani, the world-renowned New York venue.Where: Yas Yacht Club, Yas Island, from 11.30pm.

The Ball Where: The Palm Terrace, Yas Hotel, Yas Island, 8pm-1am
Table prices start from Dh25,000 for 10 people. single tickets are Dh3,500 per person.
Visit www.theball-abudhabi.com for more details.

GO BECAUSE: It’s the red carpet celebrity event of the year featuring Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan and British starlet Sophie Ellis Bextor. Leona Lewis, due to headline, was replaced by Sister Sledge. This exclusive gala dinner will welcome guests to a star-studded celebrity reception.

Galleria
Enjoy a breathtaking collection of photography as tribute to the striking imagery of last year’s inaugural race, alongside the sights and sounds of Yasalam 2009.Where: Abu Dhabi Corniche Boardwalk, all day.Free entry

Etoile
Jackass star Johnny Knoxville takes over the club with Bam Bam and a host of their celebrity friends, including the beautiful Kelly Brook. The American crazy man has also said he’ll be bringing along a number of his current F1 driving mates. It will be the party of the year, according to organisers.Where: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, 10pm until lateFree entry

GO BECAUSE: All the stars will arrive and drinks prices will remain the same as every other week at Etoile.

November 12 & 14

The Amber LoungeWhere: Hiltonia Beach Club, Abu Dhabi.GO BECAUSE: Amber Lounge will see the F1 fraternity, royalty, movie stars and VIPs come together to celebrate the big race at an exclusive party. When the gig is organised by Sonia Irvine, sister of ex-F1 Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine, it’s no surprise the celebrities attend.

Getting to Yas Island

Much of the action will be on the island. If you’re travelling from Abu Dhabi, head to Zayed Sports City. From Dubai, head to Shahama, a town on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Free shuttle buses will operate to and from those venues and Yas Island.

Buses will run every 15-20 minutes. On November 11, they will operate from 12-7pm and on November 12 to 14 from 10am to midnight.

Parking on Yas Island is only for permit-holders.

Remember:

Allow plenty of time for your journey as delays and queues are expected.

We were caught by surprise when a rock and roll legacy like Rolling Stone magazine decided to launch its middle east edition. Showing up a bit late due to slight wardrobe malfunction we were taken aback by the energy. Brilliant music, hot setup..the party truly exuded pure rock and roll glamour done right! The new Gramercy Bar in DIFC was converted into a shrine for Rolling Stones Magazine and all things rock, with the help of Chic Alors! and Image Nation. It was truly a rocking night and something Dubai hasn’t seen for a while.

The walls were framed with classic Rolling Stone covers….

Ayaad Damouni

Glamour is in the detail

Roy Zaatar

I know i know but just couldn’t resist.

Rick Owens and Louboutins

Loved her…

and the cover is….. Not so sure about Kanye but hey, he’s performing this weekend at F1! Here’s to another fabulous magazine entering our shores…keep it coming.

Lanvin has really outdone itself for its collection for H&M, and from the looks of it, it seems like the best designer collaboration for yet. I want everything including the metallic shoes! Releasing Nov 23.
Check out the mens collection at one of my favs Gentleman’s Reminiscence

We are totally featured in the new and revamped issue of Masala Magazine along with two other fellow bloggers Redvelvetnation.com and Kiranscorner.com. We were interviewed and asked to chose an asian style icon in the region. Who did we pick? Get your copy today and find out….totally excited about new things coming from this magazine.

Starving delicious fabulosity! Designer Essa tore up the catwalk with savage prints, devastatingly blinged out crystal embellishments and a ferocious play of colors that only Essa could do…an epitome of glittering Dubai! I died for every second of it. The crowd was hot, from the style kids to the establishment, everyone showed their homage to one the regions design superstars. I’m not going to mention what most were wearing below because it was Essa, Essa, Essa!

Don’t you want to eat it all up like a big box of chocolates

Mirror mirror….

Prep boys

In waiting…

Aliya Tair

Ken’s passion for fashion. Its crunch time…

Feel her wrath

Model food

Don’t hate them, be them…

Thats totally our new computer case for the office…

In action

The dressers…

Essa giving a pep talk before the big show…i was so inspired i didn’t want to eat for days, and i’m sure they hadn’t. Total glamazons…

I’m loving this new site. Imagine getting all your favorite magazines that you can’t find anywhere else and without all the annoying black marks on them. Viewable on your ipad, phone, or computer. Otheredition.com lets you browse through art, fashion, lifestyle, music, film and other worldwide magazines. Browse for free or download an unlimited amount of issues for bathroom viewing pleasure for around 35 AED a month. Even our beloved local Desert Fish Magazine is on there! Click here to check it out.

I met the DAS girls during an event dinner last year and fell in love. Their personalities are as infectious as their fashion and passion for abayas. Of course I was expecting an off the wall collection that most designers with traditional clothing do, but the difference with DAS this season caught me off guard. The abayas were infused with the studded shoulders, metallic sequins and criss-cross layering, yet holding their cultural stability and extremely wearable. There was that avant-garde piece with white ruffles and bow tie which I loved, but then again, I’m a stickler for bow ties.

Dubai has its share of ultra-glam getaways, but i’m kinda yawning….maybe because i’m bored of drinking too much champagne at the same penthouse suites and stumbling out looking for my ride at 8 am…then again probably not.

Lets face it, with all this luxe glamor we need a break…….to other cities with luxe glamor! Thus Lastniteindubai.com presents JET SET, a weekly insight into the hot, sexy, and chic places to stay when you want to get away. Some you may know, some you may not…

For more pictures and info on having sexalicious good time read on…I think the pix would have been better with a bunch of bikini clad chicas and some latin cabana boys…but ok.

Just like the tub I have in my garden!

Good times

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The Setai is an intimate, serene oceanfront resort although it is in the heart of South Beach, at the north end of Miami’s historic Art Deco District. Its design combines the rich architectural history of the neighborhood and its cultural diversity with the International Art Deco movement, particularly its influence in Asia. Infused with natural materials, space and light, The Setai has the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha.

The Art Deco landmark building was originally built between 1936 – 1938 as the famed Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel. Next to it is the 40-story glass tower.The Setai comprises two buildings, different yet built on the same foundations of superlative service and exceptional design. The details of each guest room are exemplified by authentic jade pieces that were discovered in the antique markets of China and displayed to perfection on teak walls. The rooms are spacious, stunning and serene. The Art Deco building is an exquisitely refurbished property that celebrates its history while embracing Asian influences. The suites in The Tower are an experience of melding of the space and vision.

There are three azure pools, each maintained at a separate temperature. At the gates of the property lie the white sand beach..The Spa at The Setai transports the traditions of the Pacific Rim to South Beach.Each suite at the spa has ocean and pool views, a private bath and steam room. Setai has also restaurant and bars for every mood: Grill or a more formal dinner at The Restaurant, or The Bar. They all have innovative food, exceptional wine list and great service.

Following London, Paris, Tokyo, and New York, Hermes launched its new campaign “I love my scarf” in Cuadro Gallery. With two photobooths where you could model your own scarf, or you were given one, hot tracks spinning, carb infested sweets with champagne, a photo exhibition, and happy orange people ready to scarf, the party was a delicious good time….J’adore Lina Alsamman

Patchoulee Chagger & Babak Golkar try it on

Miriam Adainy CLICK TO KEEP VIEWINGThere were alot of skinny people there…Obsessed with the shoulder piece..she designs them!

Fitri Hay in an Hermes like Versace…

One of our favorite superficialites Puspa Portier

Ring leader Bashar Al Shroogi

Haya and Sama Abu Khadra..kinda liking double trouble after I ran into their “agent”

I wish it was wintry outside so I could prepare myself a hot chocolate with tons of Baileys and throw on one of Tahir Sultan’s magical creations. Starting his label less than a year ago, this Kuwaiti designer has already been recognized by the likes of Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Vogue.

Something Pocahontas and Alice would come up with if they were best friends and knew how to knit. Sultan uniquily creates color pallets that designers only flirt with in the summer and then luxuriously drapes them like no other. So magical yet so chic…we love this shit. CLICK FOR MORE

This album is so 80s it hurts. With their debut album ‘Happiness’ Hurt’s explodes on to the scene with melancholy synthpop and lyrical cliches reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys , Duran Duran, and Erasure. And though we are culturally doomed to repeat what once was, Hurts does it amazingly right. With massive choruses, synthesized electronica, and spoonful of sorrow with style, ‘Happiness’ is a sexy album worth checking out…

What a debaucherous weekend…I think I slept a whole three hours. From fashion events to birthday to club to brunch to party to..whatever else. Dubai is waking up from its summer siesta and im staying awake for all of it…

Harpers’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion starts today in conjunction with Dubai Mall showcasing the latest autumn/winter collections on the catwalk and in store. For a full schedule of events, parties, and shows click HERE

Saks Fifth Avenue in conjunction with Image Nation threw a pre-winter wonderland show with all the trimmings….the catwalk lined with woodsy trees and leaves set for a truly chic and elegant setting. With a slick after party at Zuma, and a lot of cocktails made for a delectable Monday night.

Whoever designs the storefronts at Harvey Nichols Dubai needs to die (not literally). Seriously, let me roll up some construction paper into cones and glue it to the floor. I love shopping at HN but I had to say something because this has been going on for too long, and not just here..but other luxury stores. Dubai is glamour, its sexy, its a shopping destination…. step it up.

House warming was an understatement for Mahesh and Rekha’s new pad in Emirates Hills. The place had an entire bar…lounge……no CLUB attached to the house. The evening started innocently enough, mingling and socializing, and then we were escorted to the “pool bar.”

As cases of bottles popped and shot after shot poured down our throats in true Tourani fashion, the stunning bar became even more electrifying. Throbbing music, a bar especially built to dance on…. it was a party so great you couldn’t remember it the next day.

You haven’t partied until you’ve partied with Mahesh and Rekha. I ADORE them….

Beach weather is almost upon us again…I love how i can say that in the beginning of October. Don’t get lost in the sea of Guccis and tragic D&Gs, take it a up a notch. Who cares if you look like a blind robot, they are ultra chic and EVERYONE will look at you…love them.

No Stranger to Dubai, it only seems like yesterday that Naomi Campbell was throwing her stilletos at her lovers gates and up to no good at the Burj. Hitting 40 this year, it seems shes put her bad girl days to bed. Check out this killer shoot and interview for October’s issue of Interview Magazine. Click here to check it out

Brag and Raza throw the most delicious events don’t they? Commanded by the theme of “Fashion Revolution” Splash took it to another level. The runway was a massive revolutionary square lit up by the walking models. Kennedy spun the decks leaving Dubai’s fashionistas, socialites, posers and more wanting more, more, more…

A picture is worth a thousand words… An expensive fake…available at S*uceFront row and middle…And so it begins… Do you love it?Hassan Sheheryar of HSY and Shenila Saleem. Manuel Cloux…almost thereAliya Tair…doll of the nightRekha’s rocks…

Saudi import Ahmed Jan

Mohammed Habtoor killing it in Balmain…

An angel has descended upon us from planet anorexia…loved every morsel of her..LOVEDSeeing double yet?

I’m in the mood for a little charity auction, a fabulous dinner party, and then Mark Ronson spinning at Trilogy tonight. Let’s hope Trilogy is what it once was….

Tomorrow should be another action packed shoot out as Brag AKA Bong puts on the now notoriously killer Splash Fashion show and after party… Here’s a little Mark to get you in the mood, a remix from his latest single, Bang Bang.

Its about time they start filming something in Studio City. Paramount execs were in Dubai this week to negotiate filming Mission Impossible 4 set for a December 2011 release. After failed attempts with “Sex and the City 2”, “Body of Lies” and “The A-Team” lets hope this one goes through. For full details CLICK HERE.

Bitches I return! Since we’ve all been out on our little glamorous summer vacas and Dubai turns into a sleepy lost gleaming metropolis, I’ll do a couple of postings from the summer until we get back on track….GOOD to be back. Come back for more in the next few days…..

May 24, 2010

Long time no post! Bare with me as i have to move everything to my new server and host…

May 20, 2010

If you want an instant tan step outside RIGHT NOW…

May 20, 2010

A night out with the girls at Okku…

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Fabulous shoulder dress from Tommy Bahama!

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Flawless armpits!

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that huge camera has nothing on me…

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do they eat?

May 20, 2010

We decided to to go to Reef Bakery in Jumeirah which is apparently open all night…the zaatar and lebnah sandwhich and the one stuffed with beans is heavenly, especially after 10 bottles of champagne.

May 20, 2010

Im sure half of us scarffed it out when we got home but it was worth it…

May 17, 2010

Wouldn’t you just die if you had this outfit for the clubs in Dubai?? I would dance with that pose all night….die die die…

Alexander McQueen, A/W 2007-08L’Officiel Hommes #09, 2007

May 17, 2010

Going through old Vogues and fashion editorials…you really begin to realize the everlasting fashion genius of McQueen.

LASTNITEINDUBAI.COM is moving to bigger and better things…all for your viewing pleasure! So please bare with us as we expand the site in this coming week….

Thank you all for your sexy comments and support!

May 08, 2010

I know I’m a bit late on this post but then again I can do whatever I want. This was my first Ezra show in Dubai so I didn’t know what to expect until my camera couldn’t stop clicking the extravaganza….

My favorite thing in the goody bags, florescent green nail polish…i went to an important meeting the next day with it on one of my fingers. Forgot it was there until people at the board meeting started looking at my hand funny….

May 05, 2010

Check out dubai fashion blogger Bebhinn…she was so much fun…i gossiped with her for a good couple of hours.

I want every single piece! What amazing conversation pieces for a dinner party…Each ByKal piece is a one of a kind antique transformed into functional pieces of art… drawing inspiration on everything from pop culture icons to famous belly dancing divas.

Check out his website for the rest of the collection…available in Dubai and everywhere else. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

By far the chicest club in Dubai…the newly minted Armani Hotel opened its doors for Club Armani/Prive. I hate to use the word cool, but thats what this place dripped…from the setup to the interiors to the feel and music…dubai has a new monster on the block….

Consistently showing amazing fashion, editorials, and news with each issue getting bigger and better. Best thing about it is its an online magazine! So you dont have to pay the annoying 150 dirhams for a proper fashion mag in Dubai. Whats up with that anyway?

How random…I was in the hospitality lounge and two Russian dancers started cha-cha-ing all over the place….

Apr 07, 2010

HSY 2010 backstage….one of the most anticipated shows of Dubai Fashion Week

Apr 07, 2010

Apr 07, 2010

One of his best collections to date, HSY shut the house down using decadently layered earth tones with stunning handmade embroidery and jewelry. Opulence….I loved every second of it and didn’t want it to end…

DUBAI STREET STYLE: Turbo charged sexiness…Bentley is releasing its fastest, most potent drop-top ever, the new 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible. The newest addition to the Continental model range features a 621-horsepower, twin-turbocharged W12 engine that is capable of running on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, meaning you wont be melting down the polar ice caps cruising down Jumeirah.

Coca-Coca Light the Lagerfeld way! The designer affixes his style and his famous silhouette on the bottle and delivers an exclusive creation with chic lines and also a unique box in limited edition, accompanied with a bottle-opener discreetly hidden in a drawer.

UPDATE: Is it Brazilian Stallion Week? First the Dubai World Cup now Mr World. Jonas Sulzbach won the Top Model Title at the 2010 Mr. World competition last night in Korea. He is up for Mr. World this coming Saturday.

Billed the most expensive horse race in the world, the Dubai World Cup 2010 also saw the inauguration of its new glamorously mammoth 3 billion dollar horse race track, hotel, and museum. The winner was Brazillian horse Gloria De Campeao but the venue itself stole the show with performances by Elton John and Santana.

If you haven’t already checked out Unfair Magazine, get it now. It is one of the only magazines to originate out of the region with some seriously hot editorials. I’m obsessed with the the “Deserter” spread by Renata Kaveh…OBSESSED!

I am so bummed I didn’t make it to Paris Fashion Week!!!! Mohammed was kind enough to send me pix (obviously to make me jealous) from one of the hottest fashion week parties Chez Lui at Maxims, with friends Henry Holland and Mathew Williamson.

Oh and lets not forget to mention he was also attacked my Mary Kate Olsen…tragically delicious. (photos courtesy of Quentin Saunier and Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor)

Mar 16, 2010

Model Adel Jord

Mar 16, 2010

Raquel, one of my favorite peeps in Dubai. The head crown a must must must….

The world has a new billionaire. Mexican tycoon Carlo Slim Helu has beaten out Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the wealthiest person on earth and nab the top spot on the 2010 Forbes list of the World’s Billionaires.You would think Dubai had a few since we are a ball of opulence and decadence. I guess they just hide out here.

I had the pleasure of having dinner with Kevin Spacey at Zuma last night with a group of very special people. Can’t post any pictures, but I can say he was very funny and intelligent man. Even after being so jet lagged, he took time to speak to all of us…I just couldn’t get the American Beauty scene out of my head while speaking to him.

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Our new BFF Inga, publisher of InStyle Russia

Mar 10, 2010

another Toby creation.

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We decided to go somewhere a little more gritty after…

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How objectifying, how degrading! From the masterminds that brought you the Miss World competition bring you Mr. World! Check out the contestants…wheres Mr. UAE? Program airs March 27th.

Fashion condemns us to many follies; the greatest is to make ourselves its slave.

Napoleon Bonaparte

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Nasser Q with Bloc Party front man Kele Okereke. He spun an amazing mix of “boys and girls” by Blur.

Mar 06, 2010

Trash is the new class…how nouveau, how Dubai. The official name is Raindrop Besace and it’s priced at $2000 (AED 7300) leather made available next month at Louis Vuitton stores everywhere. Gives new meaning to the term taking out the trash.

Must haves! The NY based artist, Christopher Lee Sauve that infamously created the “Save Anna” tshirts has released six new styles taking aim at our secret obsessions Britney, Donatella, Lindsay Lohan, Tom Ford and more. Sauve is truly Suave…

By far one of the best editorials I’ve seen in Dubai, styled by Mohammed Al Habtoor and shot by Candy Kennedy for Emirates Woman fashion issue March 2010. Pick your copy up today to check out the rest of this amazing shoot.

Mar 02, 2010

Mohammed and friends

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Why eat anymore when you can just inhale…the product I’ve been waiting all my life! Le Whif is a new approach to eating developed by a Harvard Professor in collaboration with Art Science Labs.You inhale the small lipstick sized container into your mouth and taste thousands of food particles without a single calorie! Comes in different chocolate flavors as well as coffee with a kick of caffeine.

Inhaling is the new eating…sexy. Click picture for more…

Mar 01, 2010

Last weekend we went to the ultra modern Yas Marina Hotel and Circuit on Yas Island. We started the morning early with a couple bottles of champagne and annoyed the driver thoroughly on our way there. The hotel itself is built on top of the actual track! If you haven’t been, its a must see…

Don’t hate her fabulosity, Miss Portier invited us to watch her team race at the Yas Circuit as she is the only female race team owner in the world. Love her…

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the new louboutin wedge

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This woman knows how to be fabulous, she shut down the conference room with the DJ from Buddha Bar as the cars zoomed passed right outside.

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LED lights in my toilet at the YAS Hotel…so chic.

Mar 01, 2010

DUBAI STREET STYLE: Waiting

Feb 28, 2010

Who wants to see more pictures of Dubai flooding when we should really be getting ready for summer. Its nice that we get it four months earlier then the rest of the world. All these puddles everywhere are just reminding me of the pool.

Check out the new Vicedomini spring summer 2010 ad campaign by Maurizio Montani, how chic.

So I’m thumbing through the Dubai fashion/social mags and looking at some of these people that are considered style icons or best dressed. Are these mags serious? Sorry people, money cannot buy style…well actually sometimes it can, but for the most part NO. Hire a stylist if you have to (there are plenty of good ones here) but please STOP showing up to events looking like your about to go to tacky horse race.

I know the Bailman event was a few months ago but i had to revisit it. The clothes were impeccable, the crowd was sexy…for the most part, and it was at one of our favorite venues, Carbon 12 Gallery.

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I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes. I had one thousand and sixty.

Imelda Marcos

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The after party…

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those chilly martinis at Okku are to die for

Feb 25, 2010

House of glaMO will launch the new ‘Help Heal Haiti’ T-shirts at Karim Rashid designed concept resturaunt and lounge Switch. Customized and embellished t-shirts by Dubai designers ‘HSY’, ‘Meher & Riddhima’ and graffiti artist ‘UBIK’ will also be auctioned off along with other surprises. All profits from the night will be donated to the United Nations World Food Program. Check it…

So I’m having a drink with mr. and mr. as the Ahlan Hot 100 party tees off at the Montgomery. Some random woman approaches me and puts a black band with some weird crystallized number around my hand. “You’ve been selected to go up on stage and get your outfit judged by our panel of experts as one of the best dressed at the party” I should have saved myself the embarrassment.

Feb 25, 2010

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I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.

Marlene Dietrich

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Miss Sacha Fierce

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There were actual people running around in these balls floating in the pool. They asked me if I’d like to get in one when i was walking by. TOTALLY RANDOM! I’d rather drowned in that pool. My lifes ambition has been to look like a hamster in a middle of a party….